The System
The art and science of creating professional skincare.
The dispenser was developed as part of the formula, not selected after. Airless cartridge, light-blocking shell, twist-lock closure, calibrated precision pump. Every element keeps the actives stable from the moment they are filled until the moment they reach your skin. That is why our preservation system can stay minimal.
Airless Precision Dispenser
The dispenser is part of the formula.
Airless Technology
No air contact means no oxidation, no contamination, fewer preservatives needed. The sealed cartridge keeps the serum stable from first use to last and protects the actives right up until the moment they reach your skin.
Dual UV Protection
The opaque outer shell and light-blocking inner cartridge preserve full potency. Light degrades active ingredients over time. The two-layer construction of shell and cartridge keeps that risk out of the formula across the entire life of the bottle.
Twist-Lock System
No loose caps. A gentle twist opens and closes. Travel-friendly at 50ml cabin size. The closure stays attached to the dispenser, cannot get lost, and reliably prevents the serum from leaking or dripping inside your bag.
Precision Pump
Around 150 pumps per bottle. Consistent dose every time. No guessing, no waste. From the first press to the last, the pump delivers exactly the amount the formula is calibrated for. No drips, no sticking, no adjustments needed.
Built for Refills
The outer shell stays. The inner cartridge gets replaced. Less waste, same precision. A system designed for longevity, making the refill the rule rather than the exception.
Formula Protection
The sealed cartridge prevents backflow and micro-contamination from daily use. What leaves the pump stays out. So the formula remains as clean on day 60 as it was on the day it was filled, even with repeated finger contact.
The Science
2.5% Targeted Hyaluronic Spectrum
During 5 years of development, we tested formulations with up to 14 different molecular weights and selected the 3 that delivered the best absorption across skin layers.
The concentration matters too. Higher than 2.5% created sticky residue without additional absorption. Lower doesn't deliver enough. We found the sweet spot that your skin actually can absorb, not what looks impressive on a label.
Your skin has more than one layer. Your skincare should respect that.
- Claudia Vanicek-Wixinger, Founder & Formulator
2.5% Targeted Hyaluronic Spectrum
3 Targeted Molecular Weights
Surface Plump
High Molecular Weight
Visible surface results. Large molecules form a hydrating film on the skin surface, locking in moisture and creating a visible plumping effect.
Barrier Restore
Medium Molecular Weight
Targets the mid-dermis. Strengthens the skin barrier, reduces moisture loss, and creates a foundation of balanced, resilient hydration throughout the day.
Deep Hydration
Low Molecular Weight
Penetrates deepest skin layers. Small molecules reach where others can't, delivering hydration from within and supporting long-term collagen production.
Formulation Architecture
Why it works. And why it's different.
Every ingredient is active in your skin, delivers the active deeper, or protects it until it arrives. If it doesn't do one of those three things, it's not in the formula.
Many skincare products have 30 or more ingredients. A handful do the work. The rest are fillers, fragrance, texture agents, thickeners, colorants - ingredients that serve the brand, not your skin.
Each ingredient maps to one of three roles: the active that treats your skin, the delivery system that delivers it, or the preservation system that keeps the formula stable and potent.
The airless dispenser is part of that architecture - it eliminates air and light exposure, which is why we can protect the formula with fewer preservatives, not more.
The Active System
The ingredient that does the work. Sodium Hyaluronate at three molecular weights hydrates at three depths. Collagen rebuilds structural firmness. Silk proteins form a breathable shield. Niacinamide strengthens the barrier. Each serum carries only the actives it needs.
Full ingredient listThe Delivery System
An active alone is a promise. It needs a carrier to reach the cells that need it. Propylene Glycol and Glycerin carry HA and Collagen. Pentylene Glycol carries Silk and Niacinamide. Different payloads, different carriers. Same principle: nothing arrives without a vehicle.
Full ingredient listThe Preservation System
Actives need protection from air, light, and microorganisms. Phenoxyethanol and Ethylhexylglycerin form a paraben-free preservation system across all three serums. Silk Niacinamide adds Sodium Benzoate for its richer protein profile. The airless dispenser seals the system - no air, no light, no contamination.
Full ingredient listWhat is not in the formula
Fourteen categories of ingredients that appear in most serums are absent from every 1st Beauty Lab product. No fragrance. No essential oils. No parabens. No silicones. No phthalates. No mineral oils. No PEGs. No sulfates. No denatured alcohol. No microplastics. No artificial thickeners. No colorants. No gluten. No BPA.
These are not marketing claims. Each is a deliberate decision, made over five years of testing and grounded in 30 years of professional skincare expertise.
When you only have seven ingredients, every one of them is visible. There is nowhere for a poor decision to hide.
Three serums. One system.
Use one, or combine two. The serums are formulated to work independently and together.
Anti-Aging Hyaluron face serum
HYALURON PURE
High-dose deep hydration that your skin can actually absorb.
Anti-Aging Hyaluron face serum
COLLAGEN INFUSION
Deep hydration with marine collagen for skin that feels firmer and more resilient.
Anti-Aging Hyaluron face serum
SILK NIACINAMIDE
Hydrolyzed silk and niacinamide for skin that glows and looks visibly refined.